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The ecologial foot print I received was foru earths before the start of the assignment. I found it fairly hard to decrease my footprint, becasue it mostly life style things that are hard to change like where I live, and where I can get my food from. I only dropped to 3.8 earths by the end of my session, because living in a dorm with a meal plan restrics my energy consumption, living type, and food I eat. However I made a strong effort to focus on recycling and and product packaging.
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Loss of communication technology has its definite pros and cons. As a prominent member of the "comm-tel" generation, I find that I support the predominant amount of technology that we posses. But, I can understand the potential downfalls.
Personally, I listen to music on my walk to everywhere. Life seemed a little duller without Jack Johnson lightening the mood while I walked to Acquisition of Knowledge. (CON)
But, While in Class on Monday morning, it was a lot easier to pay attention in lecture class without texting to distract my attention. (PRO)
Homework would be nearly impossible without the use of Internet. For either contact or research, the use of the Internet is impossible to get around, especially in college courses. Some courses are solely based on the Internet. (CON)
Without being able to call or text anyone to see if they were available, it made the day a little difficult to make plans with people I do not live with. (CON)
Our lives have become shaped to not comprehend it without the use of technology.
Personally, I listen to music on my walk to everywhere. Life seemed a little duller without Jack Johnson lightening the mood while I walked to Acquisition of Knowledge. (CON)
But, While in Class on Monday morning, it was a lot easier to pay attention in lecture class without texting to distract my attention. (PRO)
Homework would be nearly impossible without the use of Internet. For either contact or research, the use of the Internet is impossible to get around, especially in college courses. Some courses are solely based on the Internet. (CON)
Without being able to call or text anyone to see if they were available, it made the day a little difficult to make plans with people I do not live with. (CON)
Our lives have become shaped to not comprehend it without the use of technology.
Monday, November 10, 2008
Sunday, November 9, 2008
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Concern
My primary concern for the next four years is the environment. In the world, united States, and here at USF, there is not enough focus on recycling and other environmentally-friendly, green, methods. I propose that new buildings to be built follow strict codes to be truly considered green, and implementing a better recycling service in the university, especially within the dormitories. Knowledge of safer environmental practices would greatly benefit earth conscious students looking to help.
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Ethics in Super Chick Sisters
Direction #1: The mistreatment of animals in preparation of food, as shown in Super Chick Sisters, causes activism and vegitarianism.
Direction #2: Animals in preparation for food are supposed to be held to some standard, but when these standards and animal rights are not met, horrible health problems can occur to the animals, which can be transferred to the people ingesting the animal products.
Direction #3: Animal Rights activists fight for the protection and treatment of animals while being raised and cltivated for food products; the mistreatment of teh animals leads to law suits, food recalls, and protests.
Direction #2: Animals in preparation for food are supposed to be held to some standard, but when these standards and animal rights are not met, horrible health problems can occur to the animals, which can be transferred to the people ingesting the animal products.
Direction #3: Animal Rights activists fight for the protection and treatment of animals while being raised and cltivated for food products; the mistreatment of teh animals leads to law suits, food recalls, and protests.
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
http://www.livescience.com/technology/051204_video_violence.html
This article tells that video games do not have any correlation with violence. The article also goes on to say that all graphic material, including television, doesn’t link to violence. I on the other hand think that playing violent video games is almost an emotional catharsis for teens and young adults. When aggravated or angry, why not take it out on a virtual player in a gun battle. Well, it is proven that erupting emotions in violent acts is detrimental to anyone. If people are using violent video games as method of releasing built up tension, or emotions, they are doing a disservice to their own well being. Catharsis usually alleviates the stress temporarily, but the emotions return, without solving anything.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/16099971/#storyContinued
Functional MRIs are used in this study mentioned in the article to compare brain activity. The data collected showed that adolescents playing violent video games had changes in brain activity than the adolescents that played non-violent games. This article backs some views that violent video games can change behavior. Although, the research didn't show if the effect of playing was permanent or not. Also, the research did not show if the changes in the brain activity created more violence. I still believe that the change in mental operation is bad for a person. This change could be due to the emotional expulsion through the video game. The article says the only differece between the games played is violent, or non-violent. But, I feel that there could be more differences to the games that could casue this change in chemicals in the brain.
This article tells that video games do not have any correlation with violence. The article also goes on to say that all graphic material, including television, doesn’t link to violence. I on the other hand think that playing violent video games is almost an emotional catharsis for teens and young adults. When aggravated or angry, why not take it out on a virtual player in a gun battle. Well, it is proven that erupting emotions in violent acts is detrimental to anyone. If people are using violent video games as method of releasing built up tension, or emotions, they are doing a disservice to their own well being. Catharsis usually alleviates the stress temporarily, but the emotions return, without solving anything.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/16099971/#storyContinued
Functional MRIs are used in this study mentioned in the article to compare brain activity. The data collected showed that adolescents playing violent video games had changes in brain activity than the adolescents that played non-violent games. This article backs some views that violent video games can change behavior. Although, the research didn't show if the effect of playing was permanent or not. Also, the research did not show if the changes in the brain activity created more violence. I still believe that the change in mental operation is bad for a person. This change could be due to the emotional expulsion through the video game. The article says the only differece between the games played is violent, or non-violent. But, I feel that there could be more differences to the games that could casue this change in chemicals in the brain.
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